Quick Facts About Fort Loudoun Dam
Fort Loudoun Dam Map
Fort Loudoun Dam Information
Fort Loudoun Dam is a concrete earth gravity dam located about 1 miles from Lenoir City, Loudon, Tennessee.
The dam, which is on the Tennessee River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Navigation, Recreation, Hydroelectric and Water Supply benefits.
The dam was designed by TVA and commissioned in 1943 and is currently owned by TVA.
Fort Loudoun Dam Structure
The Fort Loudoun Dam is approximately 4,190 feet (1,277 m) long, 87 feet (27 m) high and has a structural volume of 4,180,700 cubic yards (3,196,375 cubic metres).
Fort Loudoun Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 362,889 acre-ft (447,616 Ml) and maximum capacity of 475,920 acre-ft (587,038 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 14,000 acres (5,666 ha) and the total catchment area is 9,550 square miles (24,734 square kilometres).
Fort Loudoun Dam Spillway
The dam has a 560 feet (171 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 495000 cubic feet per second (14017 cubic metres per second).
Fort Loudoun Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Fort Loudoun Dam Loudon, Tennessee |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 87 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 4,190 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 475,920 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 9,550 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Fort Loudoun Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Fort Loudoun Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 20:55 |
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Sunset | 20:52 |
| Temperature (°F) | 81 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 89 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 4 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1017 |
| Humidity (%) | 96 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 5 |
| Rain (mm) | 1 |
7-Day Forecast for Fort Loudoun Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 72 | 90 | 101 | 1018 | 68 | 5 | 7 | NW | 68 | 2 |  |
| Fri | 74 | 92 | 93 | 1018 | 53 | 13 | 28 | ESE | 100 | 7 | |
| Sat | 73 | 92 | 89 | 1016 | 58 | 8 | 18 | WNW | 80 | 1 | |
| Sun | 70 | 90 | 94 | 1013 | 57 | 7 | 13 | NNW | 100 | 5 | |
| Mon | 70 | 93 | 93 | 1014 | 41 | 3 | 6 | NNE | 75 | - |  |
| Tue | 70 | 93 | 98 | 1012 | 52 | 6 | 15 | WSW | 7 | - |  |
| Wed | 67 | 84 | 77 | 1014 | 81 | 7 | 19 | N | 100 | 2 | |
| Thu | 60 | 84 | 82 | 1015 | 45 | 7 | 21 | NE | 0 | - |  |
Fort Loudoun Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Loudoun Dam is in Tennessee.
Fort Loudoun Dam is in Loudon County.
Fort Loudoun Dam is 87 feet high.
Fort Loudoun Dam is 4,190 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams